Legal Advisor - Commercial Contracts

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 600 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Fully remote with flexible hours

Health benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Modern legal tech access

Collaborative remote culture

Retirement savings plan

Generous PTO

Employee assistance program

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Legal Advisor with a strong focus on commercial contracts. This fully remote role requires drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements while ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management across business units.

You will support diverse teams, translate business needs into legally sound terms, and stay current on commercial law developments. The right candidate thrives in a proactive, remote environment and delivers strategic legal counsel.

Qualifications

• LLB or equivalent qualification required.
• Admission to practice as an attorney or advocate.
• Minimum 6 years post-qualification experience in commercial contract law.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating diverse commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to work remotely.

Responsabilités

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (service, supply, partnerships, NDAs, licenses).
• Provide expert legal advice on contract interpretation, enforceability, and risk.
• Ensure contracts align with policies, legal requirements and business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into contractual terms.
• Conduct legal research on laws/regulations affecting commercial transactions.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates and playbooks.
• Manage contract lifecycle, including renewals and amendments.
• Advise on compliance matters related to commercial activities.
• Support dispute resolution and litigation related to contracts.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in commercial law.

Connaissances

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Legal research

Remote work

Formation

LLB / equivalent

Admission to practice

Outils

Office productivity software

Legal research databases

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a leading entity in the commercial sector, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Advisor with a strong focus on commercial contracts to join their team. This position offers a fully remote work arrangement, providing flexibility and the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic legal function from anywhere. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of contract law, regulatory compliance, and risk management, with a proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements. You will be instrumental in supporting various business units, ensuring legal compliance, and safeguarding the company's contractual interests. This role is perfect for a proactive legal professional who excels in a remote environment and thrives on providing strategic legal counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including but not limited to, service agreements, supply contracts, partnership agreements, NDAs, and licensing agreements.
• Provide expert legal advice and guidance on contract interpretation, enforceability, and potential risks.
• Ensure all contracts align with company policies, legal requirements, and business objectives.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into legally sound contractual terms.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on relevant laws and regulations affecting commercial transactions.
• Assist in the development and implementation of standard contract templates and playbooks.
• Manage the contract lifecycle, including tracking key dates, renewals, and amendments.
• Advise on compliance matters related to commercial activities.
• Support dispute resolution processes and assist in managing litigation related to contracts.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal developments impacting commercial law.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent qualification.
• Admission to practice as an attorney or advocate.
• Minimum of 6 years of post-qualification experience, with a significant focus on commercial contract law.
• Demonstrated expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various types of commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of corporate law, regulatory compliance, and risk management principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and standard office productivity software.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage workload effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with business teams.
• Experience in a specific industry relevant to the client's operations is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Access to modern legal technology and resources.
• Collaborative and supportive remote team culture.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• Employee assistance program.
• The opportunity to work on impactful and diverse legal matters.